In response to the latest Government advice with regards to the threat of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Theatre by the Lake has temporarily closed until we are advised we can reopen. Find out more here. Thank you to all our audiences and local community for your support; we wish you all well at this uncertain time.

Helping everyone enjoy what our theatre has to offer

Theatre by the Lake is investing in theatre for the future. As a charity we need your support to continue our work on stage, develop new artistic activity and deliver our education and outreach programme.

We could not exist without the help and generosity of people with a love of theatre in Cumbria and beyond. You may choose to volunteer, become a Friend or make a donation.

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Letter from Artistic Director Liz Stevenson

Contact us

Many ways to get in touch

By phone
To book tickets or for performance related info call our Box Office on 017687 74411 - open from 9.30am until 7.30pm (or 6pm on non-performance nights) Monday to Saturday, and from 11am to 7.30pm (or 6pm on non-performance nights) on Sundays. For our administration office call 017687 72282.

By Post
Write to us at: Theatre by the Lake, Lakeside, Keswick CA12 5DJ.

In person
Located on the ground floor, our Box Office is open from 9.30am until 7.30pm (or 6pm on non-performance nights) Monday to Saturday, and from 11am to 7.30pm (or 6pm on non-performance nights) on Sundays.